| Word | Part of Speech | Definition |
| Advent | proper noun | a period that consists of the four weeks leading up to Christmas, commemorating the coming of Christ |
| Advent calendar | noun | a calendar that includes small colored flaps that are opened each day of Advent, typically revealing a treat, trinket, or picture |
| angel | noun | a spiritual being acting as an attendant or messenger of God; a person of immense virtue, beauty, or good |
| baking | verb (or gerund) | to cook food via dry heat without direct exposure to flame (particularly with sugar cookies and gingerbread this time of year); the process of cooking in this way |
| belief | noun | trust, faith, or confidence in something or someone; acceptance that something is true or existent |
| bells | noun | hollow instruments that are usually shaped like an inverted cup and make a clear musical note when struck |
| Bethlehem | proper noun | the biblical birthplace of Jesus located in the central West Bank of Palestine |
| birth | noun | the act or instance of being born |
| blessing | noun | a special favor, benefit, or mercy; a favor or gift bestowed by God |
| Blitzen | proper noun | one of Santa’s reindeer; from the Dutch word for lightning |
| boot | noun | a type of footwear that covers the entire foot, ankles, and sometimes the part of the leg just below the knee |
| bow | noun | a knot featuring two loops and two loose ends, particularly used when tying decorative ribbons |
| box | noun | a usually rectangular container with a lid or removable cover |
| Boxing Day | proper noun | (in Britain) the first weekday after Christmas Day |
| bûche de Noël | noun | a traditional Christmas cake that consists of sponge cake and frosting rolled and decorated to look like a log |
| candle | noun | a piece of tallow or wax with an embedded wick that is burned for light |
| candlelight | noun | the light of a candle |
| candy cane | noun | a hard candy shaped with a hook or curve in one end, usually peppermint flavored with red and white stripes |
| card | noun | a piece of thin paper or cardboard with a message of sentiment or holiday greeting |
| carol | noun | a joyful song; a Christmas song or hymn |
| caroling | verb or gerund | to sing Christmas songs, especially as a group traveling house to house. |
| ceremonious | adjective | formally or elaborately polite |
| charity | noun | generous actions or donations to aid people in need |
| cheer | noun | cheerfulness, optimism; a shout of joy or encouragement |
| cheerful | adjective | openly happy and optimistic |
| chestnut | noun | a glossy brown nut that is typically roasted and eaten |
| chimney | noun | a vertical pipe or channel that transports smoke and other gases (or Santa!) from a fireplace out of the home |
| chocolate | noun | a (usually sweet) food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds |
| Christmas Eve | proper noun | December 24th, the day or evening before Christmas |
| Christmas Day | proper noun | December 25th |
| Christmas tree | noun | an evergreen tree decorated with ornaments and lights to celebrate Christmas |
| Christmastide | proper noun | the festival season from Christmas to after New Year’s Day; in England, the period from Christmas Eve to Epiphany |
| church | noun | a building for public worship in Christianity |
| cider | noun | juice pressed from fruit (usually apples) used for drinking |
| coal | noun | a black or dark brown rock mainly consisting of carbonized plant material, often burned as fuel |
| cookies | noun | small, sweet cakes that are usually flat and round in shape with a crispy or chewy texture |
| Comet | proper noun | the name of Santa’s fifth reindeer |
| cranberries | noun | small, red, acidic berries used in cooking |
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